Additive Manufacturing - Waterford

The new BSc in Additive Manufacturing degree is designed to allow people currently working in an additive manufacturing to upskill in the advanced additive manufacturing applications across a multiple industry sectors including Med-Tech, Bio-Pharma, Aerospace, Agri-Tech and Precision Engineering.

To enter the Level 7 Bachelor of Science (major award) and Level 7 Certificate (minor award) programmes learners must have the following: A Level 6 Higher Certificate in an engineering or relevant technical discipline (or equivalent). Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Electrical/ Electronic Engineering Automation Engineering Do I need to already have a specific level of CAD expertise? There is no CAD design entry level required. This programme is not intending to complete CAD design capabilities but to review in detail the specific software packages used in Additive Manufacturing and introduce the new level of design freedom available. Recognition of Prior Learning Applicants who do not currently meet the academic entry requirements but who may have a substantial recorded of relevant learning (gained through work experience for example) equivalent to the entry requirements may make their case for admission using the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. The learning claims of each candidate would then be assessed for admission to the programme on a case by case basis. RPL Form at https://www.setu.ie/Craft/assets/students/SETU_RP6_Springboard_RPL_BLANK.pdf English Language Competency Eligible applicants must at least meet the minimum English language competency requirements for the University.